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If you’re looking for a getaway that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a rainy-day aesthetic, Lakeview Harbor is quickly becoming the ultimate destination. Samantha Chase has a way of creating a vibrant community that makes you want to pack your bags and move in immediately, and Axel and Maisie’s story is a standout addition to the series.
Book Description
A small town, opposite side of the tracks, secret identity romance from NY Times Best Selling Author Samantha Chase
Desperate to escape her overbearing family and an arranged marriage to the absolute worst man, Maisie only has one month to prove to everyone she can make it on her own. When she finds out the Lakeview Harbor Resort is looking for an interior designer, she jumps at the chance. Not only has interior design always been her dream, but it’ll give her the freedom she desperately wants. She just can’t let on just how desperate she is…or who her family is. And it would all be fine if not for a rogue turtle and a storm completely derailing her plans—what’s a little breaking and entering to seek shelter when it already feels like your life is falling apart?
Axel Hayes is living his best life. Finally.
After years spent forced to be on his own, Axel is finally a part of something big and has found purpose helping his best friends bring the Lakeview Harbor Resort back to life. He might not have the same kind of money as his friends, but he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and do a little manual labor. When he’s tasked with hiring an interior designer, he’s determined not to let anyone down. But when the last applicant shows up late and he catches her trying to break into the resort, he’s torn. Her designs are perfect, but can he trust someone who was trying to break and enter?
When the storm leaves Maisie and Axel stranded at the resort, falling into bed together feels like the best way to pass the time—who doesn’t love a weekend fling? But when the storm clears and Axel discovers who Maisie really is, he’ll have to decide what matters more—that she lied or that she could be his chance at the future he never thought he could have.
About Samantha Chase
Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than eighty titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017 and THE WEDDING SEASON which was a Hallmark wedding movie in 2023! She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire when she should be writing, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 32 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Learn more at: www.chasing-romance.com
My Thoughts
If you’re looking for a getaway that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a rainy-day aesthetic, Lakeview Harbor is quickly becoming the ultimate destination. Samantha Chase has a way of creating a vibrant community that makes you want to pack your bags and move in immediately, and Axel and Maisie’s story is a standout addition to the series.
I already had a soft spot for Axel from the previous book, but seeing him take center stage was a game-changer. He’s the quintessential "diamond in the rough"—loyal, honest, and hardworking—yet he’s his own harshest critic. Because of his background in foster care, he carries this weight of feeling like he isn't "enough" for the resort or the girl, even though everyone else can see he’s the backbone of the group.
Then enters Maisie Quinn, and honestly, their "meet cute" might be one of my favorites ever. Picture this: a rogue turtle, a missed interview, and a dash of breaking and entering during a massive storm. Maisie is an heiress on the run from a forced marriage and an overbearing family, trying to prove she can make it as an interior designer without her last name doing the heavy lifting. While she’s incredibly down-to-earth, it was a bit heart-tugging to see her doubt herself just as much as Axel does.
The chemistry between them is explosive—I truly don’t know what was more intense, the literal hurricane outside or the tension building inside the resort. Being stranded together forces their guards down, turning a "weekend fling" into a deep, soul-baring connection. It’s a classic "opposite sides of the tracks" romance with a secret-identity twist that keeps the stakes high.
Watching these two navigate their past hurts while helping their friends restore the resort is incredibly satisfying. Samantha Chase perfectly balances the angst of secret-keeping with the sweetness of a new beginning. By the time the storm clears, you’re left completely enamored with Windy Harbor and the beautiful future Axel and Maisie have built. If you love a story about finding where you belong, this one is a home run.
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